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Multinational corporation subsidiaries in China
an empirical study of growth and development strategy
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
This comprehensive study examines the global strategies of multinational corporations (MNCs), the strategic evolution and the categories of their subsidiaries in China based on 150 MNCs. It is the first large-scale project of this nature to be conducted. The research has significant bearing on strategic planning for firms that have set up, are setting up or are planning to establish subsidiaries in China, and the firms that try to compete in the global marketplace. The findings are significant for the West, owing to the current economic crisis and the need to determine if subsidiary expansion.
Cover image; Title page; Table of Contents; Copyright; List of figures and tables; About the authors; Part 1: Overview and conceptual building blocks; Chapter 1: Introduction; Abstract:; Need for this study; Practical significance of this study; Purpose and methods; Chapter 2: Conceptual building blocks; Abstract:; Multinational corporations (MNCs); MNC subsidiaries; Growth and development strategy system; Strategy evolution of MNC subsidiaries; Part 2: Theoretical background and methodology; Chapter 3: Theoretical background; Abstract:; Evolution of MNC theory.
Evolution of MNC overseas subsidiaries strategyChapter 4: Empirical research on growth and development strategy; Abstract:; Analytical model; Sample selection; Statistical methods; Hypotheses on the behaviours of MNC subsidiaries in China; Part 3: Hypothesis testing and analysis; Chapter 5: Strategic intent: investment and competitive factors; Abstract:; Hypotheses; Findings and analysis; Summary; Chapter 6: Corporate and functional strategies; Abstract:; Hypotheses; Findings and analysis; Summary; Part 4: Conclusions; Chapter 7: Conclusions; Abstract:; Growth and development strategies.
Strategic system for MNC subsidiariesImplications for practice and further research; Implications for policy-makers; References; Index.
Includes bibliographical reference and index.